Apia, Samoa
Samoa's original overwater fale (thatched-roof bungalow) resort, Coconuts Beach Club offers an authentic Polynesian experience on the island of Upolu. Glass floors reveal the lagoon below, and fa'a Samoa cultural shows bring the island's traditions to life.
Maninoa, Upolu, Samoa
$$$
About 4 hours by plane from Auckland.
A traditional Samoan thatched bungalow built over water, with a glass floor to view the sea.
Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00.
Overwater fales have natural ventilation; beachfront villas have AC.